| Family: |
Ophidiidae (Cusk-eels), subfamily: Ophidiinae |
| Max. size: |
30.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 91 - 329 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: southern Caribbean Sea from eastern Honduras and southern Nicaragua to French Guiana. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 128-137; Anal soft rays: 105-112; Vertebrae: 70-74. This species is characterized by the following: head and body without pattern; differs L. crossotum, L. kallion, and L. wileyi in lacking a fringed snout; no large spot in the dorsal fin; lacks the distally expanded anterior rib or haltere (?) in males (Ref. 91765). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 January 2013 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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